Deans' stroke musings: SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Hospital launches lifesaving stroke procedure

Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

What this blog is for:

My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Still NOT GOOD ENOUGH! You have NOTHING for getting to 100% recovery! Are you that blitheringly stupid you managed to miss the only goal in stroke? 100% recovery! You think 'care' is what survivors want? Talk to them sometimes, they'll bend your ear off on what their goals are compared to yours!

SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Hospital launches lifesaving stroke procedure

Residents of the Fredericksburg region now have access to one of the most advanced stroke treatments available, thanks to a major expansion at Mary Washington Hospital. Mary Washington Healthcare has introduced thrombectomy procedures at its Primary Stroke Center, a move that will save lives and reduce long-term disability for patients experiencing severe strokes.

A thrombectomy is an emergency procedure in which a neurosurgeon uses a catheter and imaging technology to remove a blood clot from the brain, restoring blood flow. When performed quickly—often within hours of the first symptoms—the treatment can dramatically improve recovery and survival rates.

“With a stroke, seconds count,” said Dr. John C. Muse, the cerebrovascular neurosurgeon leading the new program. “Having the tools and the talent for thrombectomy procedures means even the most critical stroke patients can be treated quickly and safely right here in Fredericksburg.”

Mary Washington Hospital has invested in a state-of-the-art neurointerventional suite equipped with advanced 3D imaging, allowing surgeons to navigate delicate blood vessels and place stents with precision. The addition of thrombectomy services is part of a broader plan to expand neurological care(NOT RECOVERY!) in the region. Mary Washington Healthcare is recruiting more specialists and aims to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center status within three years.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Warning signs include sudden loss of balance, vision changes, slurred speech, weakness in the arms or legs, or facial drooping. Experts urge anyone experiencing these symptoms to call 911 immediately.

Muse says the goal is not only to treat strokes but also to provide full-spectrum care(NOT RECOVERY!)—from diagnosis and surgery to rehabilitation—without patients having to leave the community.

“This is how we build the next generation of neuroscience care(NOT RECOVERY!) for our region,” he said.

For more information about advanced stroke care(NOT RECOVERY!) at Mary Washington Healthcare, visit: stroke.mwhc.com.

Editor’s note: This article was provided by Mary Washington Healthcare, a corporate sponsor of the Fredericksburg Free Press. As part of its continued partnership with MWHC, the Free Press will publish monthly public health awareness content on topics such as wellness, preventative care and the latest advancements in healthcare. This partnership seeks to help the community make informed health decisions while offering a behind-the-scenes look at local care and services. Content has been edited for clarity and style by the editorial staff.